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No. 8 Florida State vs. Notre Dame: Preview, how to watch, game thread
TL;DR
No. 8 Florida State baseball faces Notre Dame in Tallahassee this weekend. The Seminoles aim to build on a recent win, while the Fighting Irish struggle with eight losses in their last nine ACC games.
Key points
- Florida State baseball is ranked No. 8.
- FSU aims to recover from a four-game losing streak.
- Notre Dame has lost eight of their last nine ACC games.
- Bryson Moore's availability for the game is uncertain due to an injury.
- The series is part of Seminole Spring weekend.
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No. 8 Florida State baseball (25-11, 9-6) looks to get back on track in ACC play as the Seminoles welcome Link Jarrettâs former team, Notre Dame (17-15, 7-11), to Tallahassee as part of Seminole Spring weekend. On Friday, FSU baseball will host its annual Seminole Heritage game.
Last time out, the Noles snapped a four-game losing streak with a 9-2 home win over Stetson. While the game was much closer than the score indicated, Hunter Carns carried the Seminole lineup, racking up three hits and five RBI, including a three-run homer, as he looks to be the most dangerous hitter in the lineup with Myles Bailey out for the year. However, outside of Carns, there are still far too many empty at-bats and poor decisions littered throughout the roster, including three errors and 10 strikeouts on Tuesday night. Jarrett will be looking for his team to take a step against Notre Dame this weekend as Florida State begins the back half of its 10-game ACC weekend schedule.
Switching gears to this weekend, a staple of Florida Stateâs group this season, its starting pitching, may be without one of its weekend arms, Bryson Moore. In Mooreâs last start on Saturday, he only went 3.0 IP and 67 pitches before getting an early hook. Jarrett told the Tallahassee media on Thursday that Moore is dealing with an oblique issue and will throw a bullpen on Friday to determine whether he can go on Sunday. The Noles listed its game three of this series as TBD. The head coach mentioned Cooper Whited and John Abraham, if he is not used in the previous two games of the series which seems highly unlikely, as names that could start on Sunday if Moore is unable to go.
As for the Fighting Irish, Notre Dame started off ACC play on fire with series wins over Duke and Clemson, but are in the middle of a rough patch. ND comes into the weekend losers of eight of their last nine ACC games after getting swept by North Carolina and NC State before falling in two of three games against Virginia last weekend.
Game one: Friday, April 17, 6 p.m. vs. Notre Dame
- Pitching matchup: FSU Jr. LHP Wes Mendes (6-2, 2.29 ERA) vs. ND Sr. RHP Zavier Hirsch (2-2, 5.54 ERA)
- How to watch: ACC Network Extra
- How to listen: WFLA 100.7 FM/seminoles.leanplayer.com
Game two: Saturday, April 18, 2 p.m. vs. Notre Dame
Q&A
What is the current record of Florida State baseball?
Florida State baseball has a record of 25-11 overall and 9-6 in ACC play.
How has Notre Dame performed recently in ACC baseball?
Notre Dame has lost eight of their last nine ACC games, including a recent sweep by North Carolina.
Who is the starting pitcher for Florida State against Notre Dame?
Florida State's starting pitcher Bryson Moore is dealing with an oblique issue, and his status for the game is uncertain.
When is the Florida State vs. Notre Dame baseball game scheduled?
The Florida State vs. Notre Dame baseball series is part of Seminole Spring weekend, with specific game times to be determined.
